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Aug 11, 2010 | 01:11 PM

Kojax

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rush baffles

taking the packing out of the rush baffles will the bike sound louder i have the rush slip on 2 inch baffle thanks

Aug 11, 2010 | 04:14 PM

jimmers1817

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Give it some time and it'll probably burn out on it's own. My 1.75s only last a few k. The "new" louder and higher pitch tone is not as pleasant to my ear so I may order new packing material (again).

Aug 11, 2010 | 04:56 PM

italfatboy

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My 1.75s definately got louder after 2 years. I actually like the sound better now.

Aug 11, 2010 | 08:39 PM

Gman in NC

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My 1.75s definitely changed after awhile too. They'll 'bark' pretty good when I get on it.

Aug 11, 2010 | 09:20 PM

FrozenInTime

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Originally Posted by jimmers1817

Give it some time and it'll probably burn out on it's own. My 1.75s only last a few k. The "new" louder and higher pitch tone is not as pleasant to my ear so I may order new packing material (again).

Me thinks I need this new packing material. I have to turn my hearing aids off when I ride, wow, have these things got VERY loud after a few k-miles. I have read that some guys have used the fiberglass tape wrap made for fireplaces?? Has anyone tried this?

Aug 11, 2010 | 10:00 PM

firecwp

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First I took the packing out. Then I rode for a while with my baffles out too. You might as well try it while they're out! I then ordered Big City Thunder baffles for the headpipes. I have since changed pipes, but still have the BCT baffles for this application if anyone is interested. PM if 1/2 price sounds good.

Aug 17, 2010 | 10:40 PM

shineybike

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I pulled my baffles 1.75" shortly after I installed the mufflers and after the bike had been on a dyno. The stock packing was all bunched up in one end of each baffle. I wrapped them with 5/8 inch stove rope, sold at wood stove shops or home depot has it to. I wrapped loosely all the way down the baffles and fastened the ends on the non-perforated ends of the baffles with stainless steel hose clamps. I think it helped the sound some and it's suppose to last longer. Still has a fairly loud sound but not bad.

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Aug 18, 2010 | 04:23 PM

Ash16

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Replaced my Rush 2" baffles with Big City Thunder baffles. Way louder and retained back pressure.

Aug 19, 2010 | 12:00 AM

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Hiflyer

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i've got about 5000 miles on my Rush 1.75s. If they got louder it was gradual and I didn't notice it. Maybe my hearing deteriorated as they got louder. They still sound very good.